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Pearl Pinot Noir

Earning its name from the unique vessel it was fermented in - the Perle de Quintessence, a teardrop-shaped French oak barrel - is a single barrel bottling. Sourced from a small planting of Martini clone, one of California’s few Pinot Noir clones dating back to the Pre-prohibition era, the Pearl is a true expression of our Carneros Estate, displaying unique spices and a bright fruit palate.

Tech Sheets

Donum Vineyard

Spanning nearly 200 acres, the Donum Vineyard is home to our oldest plantings, the Donum Home, our state-of-the-art production facility, and our renowned art collection, The Donum Collection. Nestled in the rolling hills that rise from the San Pablo Bay, the vineyard is divided into more than 25 distinct blocks and sub-blocks, each showcasing a diverse array of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones—including a proprietary Donum clone and heirloom selections. Planted between 1990 and 2022, these estate vines are meticulously farmed by Donum’s dedicated winemaking and vineyard teams.
Soil Types
  • Haire Clay Loam
  • Diablo Clay
  • Goulding Clay Loam
Varietals
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
Clones
  • Donum
  • Wente
  • 76
  • Mt. Eden
  • Côte d’Or
  • Calera
  • Mt. Eden
  • Martini
  • 2A
  • Pommard
  • Swan
  • Dijon 115
  • 828
  • and 667

Carneros AVA